I pulled the oil filter bracket off and at first thought the PO did not use a gasket and then realized it was on there and it appears it wants to stay on forever. I obviously don’t want to damage the surface (the gasket is stuck to the block, not the bracket) and hoping someone can impart some...
I cleaned it up and not much surface left at all. I ordered a new one from Rust Farmers. I ordered a new Toyota upper. There is little trim to create a good seal. 39 years was a good run I guess.
What started as a replace the radiator only job, has turned in to a “replace everything” job. Once the upper hose came off, the metal was so incredibly corroded I determined to just go all the way. All parts were so bad, I questioned how it was even working, and leak free at that. I’ve ordered...
Regarding the radiator, after this long I wondered if it salvageable and if it would really save much. I’m in the PHX Mesa area so I’m sure there is a radiator repair shop, but don’t know if this one can be saved. I may consider holding on to it and seeing if someone can repair it and if so...
Time to tackle a couple of projects that I’ve been ignoring or avoiding - leaking oil cooler and new radiator. I’d like a second, third or more set of eyes on the plan before I get started.
1985 FJ60 - 110K miles
Oil Cooler - I believe this is the source of some consistent oil seaping, not a...
That makes sense. I’ll retorque things up and watch it during the winter and see if anything improves. As always, thanks for the collective feedback and experience.
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Been a while and the evening temps have broken below 90. I pulled out the cruiser and more grease on the floor. It’s kinda got a pinkish hue which makes me wonder if it’s the grease in the knuckle. The picture doesn’t show the color well. I cannot imagine that the grease is...
So I’m going to bring my 06 Corolla into this conversation to help support the pro-redline theory. Bought the thing with 150k for my kids to drive. They are out of the country right now so I’ve been driving it. Since acquiring the car, we have done all the maintenance on it. But as I’ve been...
Anything is possible as it was a first time job, but having said that I did things slow, following instructions closely while also watching videos and was meticulous about the torque on every nut. I cleaned them up last night and will pay attention to see if I start seeing fluid. In my opinion...
I wish my memory was that good. I’m in Arizona so I’m sure I did it before it was too hot here, it wouldn’t have been cold. Cruiser is garaged and the garage in the summer is extremely hot.
So here’s what I did tonight…found the breather valve and it was a bit crusty. Pull it off the hose cleaned it out good and it seems to be functioning; I can blow air through it when I press down on it, air is obstructed. Interestingly, enough, as I was working on the breather, the hose was...
I will definitely check that breather later today. That might explain why fluid start pushing out so easily. Really appreciate all the ideas to help chase it down.